Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss

He also requested the rendition of Anne of Denmark's goldsmith Jacob Kroger who had fled to England with the queen's jewels.

[5] He also successfully negotiated the release of Robert Ker of Cessford who was held by the Archbishop of York at Bishopthorpe.

[7] Bruce's advice to the king on the Valentine Thomas affair led to rumours that he was corrupted by Elizabeth's gift of a gold chain.

After the embassy of the Earl of Mar and Bruce to London in April 1601 the sum paid as a subsidy to James VI was increased, by the persuasion of Sir Robert Cecil.

In June the king sent him to greet Charles of Arenberg, who had arrived as the envoy from Isabella and Albert Rulers of the Netherlands to congratulate James, but had fallen ill from gout.

[11] Bruce became an English subject, was admitted to the Privy Council, and appointed Master of the Rolls for life.